Tecno has announced a partnership with the Eliud Kipchoge Foundation, under the under their Phantom brand pegged on the conservation of the environment.
The partnership will see Tecno donate 1% of the total sales made through the Phantom X2 series to the Eliud Kipchoge Foundation for a period of one-year. The PHANTOM X2 Series comprises of PHANTOM X2 5G (AD8), PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G (AD 9), and PHANTOM V Fold (AD10).
The PHANTOM X2 Series also features the PHANTOM X2 Pro 5G Eco-Friendly Edition. This special edition features a pioneering environmentally friendly back cover, constructed by recycling materials recovered from the ocean. Over a complex, multiple-stage process, the waste materials are transformed into microfibers and then woven to form a strong, durable material which is used to create the cover. The Eco-Friendly Edition, which has been nominated for and received prestigious international design awards, including the LOOP Design Awards, has a striking Mars Orange design representing the stark landscapes of the Red Planet and reminding us all of the importance of looking after the earth and its oceans.
TECNO Mobile Kenya’s country manager, Mr. Ray Fang said “TECNO has always been passionate about CSR. Environment is one of the key pillars that we focus on and we need to help protect mother nature and all its beauty.”
On his part, Eliud noted that he has always appreciated the fact that his career has been made possible by an ideal training environment surrounded by trees and fresh air. “Kaptagat is close to my heart, offering me a safe haven 6 days a week and that is why my dream is to bring the area that touches the Eldoret-Kaptagat highway back to its glory by planting indigenous trees.”
The PHANTOM X2 Series is available for purchase at all official TECNO stores, Jumia, Safaricom PLC retail outlets and TECNO website. The Recommended Retail Price for PHANTOM X2-KES 67,999 and PHANTOM X2 Pro-KES 82,999. PHANTOM V Fold (AD10) will be officially launched in Kenya at the end of March 2023.